Node REDvsusque
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Node RED | usque | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 26 in Automation | #29 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 23 791 | 1 503 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +109 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 | 9 |
| Latest release | 4.1.17 · 21 Oct 2026 | v4.2.1 · 20 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Node RED scores 81/100 against 53/100 for usque, so it is the safer default.
Node RED ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for usque.
If you want the quickest setup, Node RED is easier to run; usque needs more configuration.
Node RED is growing faster right now (+109 stars in 30 days).
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